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Heliport

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport

ICAO 47LA🇺🇸 Lake Charles
Coordinates
30.2154°N, 93.2270°W
Elevation
17 ft (5 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
19:36
Civil dusk
20:00

About 12h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Lake Charles, United States. It sits at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 74 ft / 23 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Chennault International Airport (CWF), about 4.4 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H174 ft / 23 m42 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LAKE CHARLES CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport located?

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Lake Charles, United States, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport have?

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 74 ft / 23 m.

What time zone is Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport in?

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport is Chennault International Airport (CWF), about 4.4 nm to the e, followed by Open A-1 Ranch Airport and Chloe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.